The event, which had been well publicised, even having AA signpost directions, was a total let down. Organisers Melbry Events promised more than 50 exhibitors but I can assure you there were fewer than half that number, 23 was all I managed to count.

Out of that 23, four were identical, selling olives, another three sold cookies, and a further two ice cream.

A stall displaying organic vegetables had a note saying: “Sorry, no one available today”.

After purchasing some biltong from a South African stand, I was dismayed to read on the packaging that the beef used had been born, raised and slaughtered in Ireland and the product produced in Britain.

On leaving, we were given a plastic carrier “goody bag”, which contained one Frusli bar to be shared between three of us. Considering that we had paid £3 each for our admission, we would rather have had an apology for the misleading advertising claims made for this event.

If we ever see another “Melbry Event” in the future, we shall be wiser.